Company Profile

G.M. FRECH & ASSOC. is licensed for business under the name DESIGN FOUR, INC., organized to function as a "Master Builder" in the concept of the Renaissance architect-builder, being directly involved in the construction of its design projects. Many of our most successful plans are now available for public distribution sales.

Gregory M. Frech, principal, has been a building design professional since graduation: Bachelor of Architecture, 1969, Calif. State Polytechnic University: PhD 1976, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute; Virginia Registered Architect, 1984; past Professor at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and Hampton University, School of Architecture.

G.M. FRECH & ASSOC. employs a staff of draftsman and construction professionals, working together as a team to execute elegant final design solutions. The same group has participated, along with some clients, in the annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Sand Castle Contest. G.M. FRECH & ASSOC. has earned to distinction of first place in the Business Division for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.

In the summer of 2004 G.M. Frech and Associates was selected from more than 60 entries to design and build a tree house at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Our creation was located at the entrance to the 155-acre park and public theme gardens. It was erected on a telephone pole, conspicuous to passersby as well as marking the summer-long exhibit of ten other tree houses that were built inside the park.

Mission Statement

Our design philosophy follows a belief that the best results are achieved working from the general to the specific. We stand for building elegance into every project, no matter the size or complexity (beauty, simplicity, functionl appropriateness, smart value) regardless of the aesthetic idea or style preference of the client. We believe that it is our job to interpret, rather than dictate, tasteful design. We take pride in responsive service in all phases of a project.